Genetic material DNA can help build computers
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Scientists have found a way to “switch” the structure of DNA using copper salts and an agent commonly found in...
‘Families of cancer-afflicted patients need counselling’
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IANS) It is equally important to simultaneously deal with the emotional issues of families of cancer-afflicted patients to help them deal...
Online hand-washing tool can keep you healthy
London, Aug 7 (IANS) A web-based programme to encourage more frequent hand washing reduces the risk of catching and passing on respiratory tract infections...
Youth with caring parents less inclined towards suicide
Toronto, Feb 12 (IANS) Positive relations with parents can be the key to preventing suicide attempts by adolescents, new research says.
Numerous studies suggest that...
Allowing families to watch emergency surgery not harmful
Washington, April 19 (IANS) Drawing the curtains for family members of cardiac arrest victims as doctors and nurses perform an emergency procedure hardly yields...
New smart drug only reduces site-specific inflammation
New York, July 23 (IANS) A dynamic "smart" drug that targets inflammation in a site-specific manner and could enhance the body's natural ability to...
Holding breath beneficial for breast cancer patients
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) New research shows that a breast cancer patient who holds her breath during radiation treatment can greatly reduce exposure...
Psychological stress can triple Type-1 diabetes risk in kids
London, April 10 (IANS) Serious life events in childhood, such as death or illness in the family, divorce/separation, a new child or adult in...
Quarter of Aussie teens suffer from obesity: survey
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) A quarter of Australia's adolescents are either overweight or obese, a new health survey revealed Thursday.
The report, tabled by Australia's...
Ants chemical improves cancer drug by 50 times
London, March 21 (IANS) A chemical found in ants and in a plant called stinging nettles could make a cancer drug 50 times more...
